Science/Chemistry Prep

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This course is designed to prepare students for a rigor of science classes. This prep courses will teach you fundamental math required for sciences, analytical reading and study skills. 700-LEVEL COURSES Communication (Department 851) Communications Basic Skills Level 1 COMMB1-711 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 1 Level 1 communication emphasizes writing simple notes and messages on familiar situations. Learners who successfully complete Level 1 Communication achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 2 COMMB2-721 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 2 Level 2 Communication emphasizes basic writing tasks related to life roles, such as completing medical forms, order forms and job applications. Learners write short reports and messages to fellow workers. Learners self and peer edit for spelling and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 2 Communication achieve low intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 3 COMMB3-731 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 3 Level 3 Communication emphasizes writing simple narrative descriptions and short essays on familiar topics. Learners complete forms, such as job applications, and strive for consistent use of basic grammar and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 3 Communication achieve high intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 4 COMMB4-741 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 4 Level 4 Communication emphasizes writing complete compound and complex sentences, personal notes, and letters that accurately reflect thoughts. Learners strive for writing that is organized and cohesive with few mechanical errors. Learners who successfully complete Level 4 Communication achieve low adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS standards. Communications Basic Skills Level 5 COMMB5-751 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 5 Level 5 Communication emphasizes using varied and complex sentence structure with few mechanical errors. Learners’ writing is cohesive with clearly expressed ideas supported by relevant detail. Learners who successfully complete Level 5 Communication achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 6 COMMB6-761 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 6 Level 6 Communication emphasizes creating written documents, including a research paper. Learners express both written and spoken ideas in a clear, concise manner in a variety of settings. Learners who successfully complete Level 6 Communication are prepared to enter postsecondary education and/or obtain and maintain employment. Communications Adult High School